The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the global trade association of airlines. Our ~370 members comprise some 85% of global air traffic.
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📢 BIG NEWS 📢
We're pleased to announce Saadia Zahidi (@zahidi) has been appointed to the position of Director General, starting 1 November.
Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth DG and the first woman appointed to hold the position.
More on our incoming DG: bit.ly/4wj5sB5
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Following an increase by the European Central Bank, the US Federal Reserve raised its policy rate and the Bank of Japan lifted its rate to the highest level since the mid-1990s.
Besides higher interest rates, what does this mean for ✈️ ?
#WeeklyChart 👉 bit.ly/4Avhw4y
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Joerg Eberhart, CEO of @ITAAirways, says that aviation faces multiple structural challenges that constrain the industry's growth, from airline consolidation and sustainability challenges to fuel price volatility and European regulations.
Full story: bit.ly/4rpLTFz
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To counter the risks from undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods, IATA is calling for stronger, collaborative action across the air cargo supply chain.
Learn more in our new whitepaper, "Safety and Security in the Cargo Supply Chain"
👉 bit.ly/4yezo2k
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Welcome, Amman City Airport, to IATA’s Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), becoming the 1st airport in 🇯🇴 and the 2nd in the region to join.
A significant milestone toward stronger environmental management and more responsible operational practices.
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🇭🇺 Aviation supports approximately 110,000 jobs & contributes USD 6.1 billion to Hungary's economy. It also strengthens trade, tourism, investment, & global connectivity.
Discover the latest findings from IATA's Value of Aviation for Hungary 👉 bit.ly/4AsloTQ
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How can ✈️ turn innovation into real value?
Join industry leaders at #IATAWFSWPS in Macao (SAR), 🇨🇳, on 28-29 Oct 2026 for "From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel."
Topics incl. ✅ Offers & Orders ✅ Financial Services ✅ Passenger Experience
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🛫🔋 Your carry-on is staying behind? Your batteries shouldn't.
If your hand baggage is checked at the gate, remove all lithium batteries and battery-powered devices before it goes into the hold.
Pack smart. Fly safe.
➡️ bit.ly/3L9ICcI
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✈️ Resilience isn't just about finances and operations. It's about people.
As airlines navigate disruption, building the right skills and capabilities across the workforce is becoming increasingly critical.
Watch the video and learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4izocbE
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✈️ We are pleased to welcome ICAO Council President as the opening speaker for #IATAWOCE 2026.
Join industry leaders, policymakers, and regulators in 🇧🇪 to discuss the future competitiveness, sustainability, and connectivity of European aviation.
➡️ bit.ly/4yJsH81
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🔋 Your devices also want a window seat, not a place in the cargo hold.
Keep phones, laptops, cameras, vapes (if permitted), and other lithium battery-powered devices in your hand baggage.
Pack smart. Fly safe. ✈️
➡️ bit.ly/3L9ICcI
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The supply of eligible emissions units (EEUs) under CORSIA continues to grow, but it falls well short of the 200-250 million emission units that will be needed by January 2028.
Learn more about the #WeeklyChart and how to scale the supply of CORSIA EEUs:
bit.ly/4ApWQes
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In this Airlines Magazine interview, Solomon Airlines CEO, Matthew Findlay, explains why partnerships, resilience, and better-calibrated industry frameworks are critical to the future of Pacific aviation.
👉 Full interview: bit.ly/4xw9TIz
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Cyber threats don't stand still. Neither should you. ✈️🔐
Join aviation and cybersecurity experts at the IATA Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Geneva, 27-29 Oct.
Explore emerging threats, regulatory developments, and cyber resilience best practices 👉 bit.ly/4zjwsCx
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Your visa may be digital. But can an airline verify it?
As eVisas become more common, verification remains complex and fragmented. Harry Grewal from IATA explains why standardization is key to making digital travel work better for everyone.
🔗 bit.ly/4xUEUa0
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Join us at this year's World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) and connect with sustainability leaders from across the aviation value chain to discuss policies needed to aviation’s decarbonization pathways.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/45vVNJV
#IATAWSS
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Europe's ✈️ travel demand remains strong, but increasing regulatory, infrastructure & cost pressures are putting aviation competitiveness at risk.
IATA outlines the key challenges facing the sector in Europe in 👇article.
bit.ly/4gAt2DY
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✈️ Aviation Day Canada is just a few weeks away!
Co-hosted by IATA and @NACC_CNLA, Aviation Day Canada is a forum highlighting the priorities for Canada's aviation sector.
Secure your spot today:
bit.ly/4xQyA3h
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How can Part 129 airlines prepare for the @FAANews' Upper C-Band Final Rule?
Hear from experts at @Airbus, @Boeing, @thalesgroup, @Honeywell_Aero, and Collins Aerospace on compliance, certification, radio altimeters and operational impacts.
Register ➡️ bit.ly/3SKp16Z
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